From Roman settlement to the development of Canary Wharf, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of the capital as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. …
From Roman settlement to the development of Canary Wharf, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of the capital as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. Discover a wealth of objects in state-of-the-art galleries, including Sailortown, an atmospheric recreation of 19th century London; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. With ancient finds, unusual objects and fascinating tours, the Museum of Londo
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Feb 28, 2025
The museum is free to enter and the nearest DLR station is West India Quay. The staff are very friendly and proactive, welcoming us as soon as we entered. There are nine different galleries to see st…Full review by Peter R
Feb 27, 2025
On a damp day we visited the museum which is close to the Elizabeth line station at Canary wharf. There are two floors of galleries with lots of interesting exhibits and information about the histor…Full review by John A
Feb 26, 2025
A reciprocal volunteer visit was a huge success, largely due to Roxy's expert, funny and engaging tour. The museum places a very welcome, necessary emphasis on marginalised histories connected to the…Full review by Rachel W
Can anyone tell me the nearest tube or DLR station to the museum and how far it is to the museum from them Thanks kevin
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West India Quay is about a two minute walk as long as you ignore the signs and just walk along with the dock on your left. Museum is on right past a few restaurants. We found …
West India Quay is about a two minute walk as long as you ignore the signs and just walk along with the dock on your left. Museum is on right past a few restaurants. We found street sign sent you round the houses
Like many good museums you could spend ages here - but would probably flag well before you run out of things that interest you. It's one of those places to go back to again - …
Like many good museums you could spend ages here - but would probably flag well before you run out of things that interest you. It's one of those places to go back to again - assuming you are not travelling from the other side of the world.
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